In the last 10 months only, 10,937 Kenyans have died in road accidents, a number which is much higher than last year in the same period, figures released by the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) show.

Last year’s deaths as a result of accidents for 10 months were 9,298 meaning the same has increased by 1,639 this year the figures dated October 20, 2016 indicate.

Most accidents have been as a result of drunken driving, using undesignated areas to cross roads and walking carelessly in disregard to vehicles.